Structured Teach Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Horace Mann Elementary

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 53,981 - 60,793; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits information available for eligible employees

Job summary

A public school district in Sioux Falls is seeking qualified teachers to provide effective instruction and manage diverse classrooms. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with required endorsements and a South Dakota teaching certificate. Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining classroom environment, and participating in student IEPs. The position offers a salary starting at $53,981 annually, based on experience, with a work schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience requiring interpersonal interaction skills.
• Knowledge of strategies to support students with challenging behaviors.
• Training in assessment and information interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare instructional tasks related to learning goals.
• Provide instruction, adapting to different learning styles.
• Establish classroom rules and maintain a positive environment.
• Participate in professional growth and school/community events.
• Coordinate documentation for students' IEPs.

Skills

Interpersonal interaction skills

Knowledge of teaching techniques for diverse students

Excellent oral and written communication

Conflict management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree and endorsements in teaching assignments

South Dakota teaching certificate

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelor's degree and endorsements in teaching assignments. South Dakota teaching certificate required.

Experience Desired: At least 1 year of work experience requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with challenging behaviors.

Physical Requirements: Constant hand‑eye coordination, hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking, writing; ability to provide physical management to students with behavioral or self‑care needs.

Other Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication; skills in human relations, leadership, conflict management; knowledge of teaching techniques for diverse students; computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases); knowledge of IEP process and special education law; training in assessment and information interpretation.

Responsibilities

1. Plan and prepare instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals.
2. Provide instruction to students: implement district curriculum; maintain instructional focus; communicate expectations and learning goals; adapt instruction; address learning styles; sequence content; use appropriate questioning; relate lessons to prior learning; require summarization; recognize effort; represent knowledge non‑linguistically; organize grouping; require analysis; show enjoyment and enthusiasm; conduct ongoing assessments.
3. Provide effective classroom environment: establish rules, enforce consistently; redirect students; stay organized; manage smooth transitions; maximize instruction time; begin and end class with a focus on learning; establish a positive environment.
4. Participate in professional growth; school/community events; complete routine tasks; promote the profession; communicate professionally; conduct parent‑teacher conferences per policy.
5. Follow district building policies and procedures.
6. Support district goals.
7. Report student progress to parents and students.
8. Perform other duties: case‑manage student IEPs; coordinate documentation; implement strategies; participate in IEP meetings; maintain records per district, state, and federal guidelines.

Compensation

Starting at $53,981 to $60,793 per year, based on experience.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE, 9 months).

Benefits (for 20+ hours per week)

Benefits information available to eligible employees.

Additional Information

Post‑Offer Criminal Background Check Required.

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